In the modern world there are a large number of various accessories for curtains on the market. Accessories helps to decorate the fabric, hem it and quickly hang on the eaves without spending a lot of effort. Curtain tape is just to achieve such a goal! Curtain tape is a fabric strips of different widths, several thin ropes and cords are stretched along their entire length.
A simple accessory is a special braid of different width, into which a thin cord is passed.
If you look closer at such a ribbon, you can see a layer of more dense material in the middle, it serves to fasten the curtains to the eaves, the strings are needed to create beautiful draperies and folds. The curtain tape can be made of absolutely different materials, they can be natural cotton or flax, and can be synthetic, transparent and colored.
Curtain tape allows you to create uniform folds when tightening.
Why use tape or tape for curtains:
The frequency and density of the drape depends on the degree of tension of the cord.
In the sewing shops you can find a large number of different types of tapes for curtains. In total, the range includes about 70 varieties. From each other, they differ in the following parameters:
It can be adjusted as desired from maximum to light smooth waves.
What kind of curtain tape to choose, decide for yourself, based on the goals and financial opportunities.
Content
Curtain tape for lightweight tulle is made of durable fishing line, it is necessary so that the “heavy” tape of fabric does not shine through the translucent fabric. Pay attention to the thickness, it should be average, and even better minimal, again, so as not to attract too much attention.
Currently on sale is a large assortment of curtain tape.
Also, when choosing a ribbon for tulle, consider the number of laces that permeate it, the number of folds on the curtain will depend on it. Perhaps these are all the conditions that you need to know before starting work. Getting started!
In order to get the expected result with minimal effort, you need to choose the right accessory.
In order for a tulle to fit organically into the interior of a room, it is worth paying attention not only to its color, texture and density, but also to how the tulle looks in the window opening. Is it too long or short, does the drapery and even edges of the material fall down nicely?
Any, even in your opinion insignificant, detail can easily spoil the whole look of tulle.
You can prevent this with the help of such a small detail - curtain tape. It will help shorten the curtains, create a beautiful drape. Below is a detailed step-by-step instruction on how to sew a curtain tape to the tulle.
It is enough to know a few simple conditions.
If you have a sewing machine at home, then you can do it easily, quickly and simply with a tulle file. First you need to make the necessary measurements and, if possible, cut off the extra length.
If you do not want to cut the fabric, then make a few heels and sweep manually or using a typewriter.
Do long stitches and use pins or needles as needed. After the sweep, carefully iron the hem with an iron; this will help to make the bend line as smooth as possible. Next you should flash on a sewing machine.
The length of the seams should be minimal.
At the beginning and at the end of each line do not fix the thread. After everything is sewn, simply firmly tie the ends of the threads. It remains only to connect the curtain tape (braid) with tulle.
How to do it correctly will be discussed in the next section.
Sometimes there is no opportunity to apply to the services of the studio. In this case, you will need knowledge of how to sew a curtain tape to the tulle.
To immediately achieve a good result, it is necessary to correctly calculate the length of the fabric and braid.
To do the job, follow the step-by-step instructions.
To obtain the necessary skills, professionals advise you to practice on inexpensive tulle, since it is easy to spoil delicate matter.
Important! Pay attention to the loop on the tape looked at you, that is, were outside. This will keep the possibility of attaching tulle to the eaves hooks.
This way you can handle curtains that are made of lightweight and transparent fabrics.
After that, iron the fabric and sew.
The length of the curtain tape should be 4-6 cm. Longer than the fabric.
We lay a line on the curtain tape, bending the edges of the curtain tape on the wrong side.
Lining pave the upper edge of the curtain tape, where the pockets.
We tie the laces of the curtain tape on one side, and on the other hand we tie the laces.
Note! If you sew the ribbon in the middle, then make sure that the seam does not affect the laces, otherwise the tulle will not gather in the folds.
After sewing the curtain tape to the tulle, the main thing is not to forget about another important function of it - the possibility of forming draperies and folds. But before that, tie the laces at the ends of the tulle tightly together. Tulle can be washed in the assembled state, when the laces are tightly pulled together.
So it will be more convenient to wash, but should be ironed, on the contrary, in the straightened state.
If the fittings are sewn correctly and neatly, beautiful folds will form throughout the material.But what to do with the strings that will hang around the edges? Skilled craftswomen are advised to make from the seamy side of a piece of tulle a secret pocket.
You can make a pocket, which will hide the laces.
On the sewing belt itself there are holes in which hooks are inserted for fastening to the eaves. String hooks at a distance of about 8 - 12 centimeters from each other. After the tulle is sewn in, the curtain tape is sewn and the hooks are strung, you can hang the curtain on the cornice. Done!
For transparent airy fabric, it is best to use a thin curtain of polyester.
Sometimes novice craftswomen who have no experience in sewing curtains, there may be problems with sewing curtain ribbon. In this section of the article we will analyze the most basic mistakes and describe how to avoid and prevent them. After all, forewarned is forearmed!
During processing, strictly follow the curtain tension cords.
When you measure the length of the tape, add about 4-8 centimeters to the length of the curtain.
Now you yourself and without much difficulty sew curtain tape to tulle and give it an incredibly beautiful shape.
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